Exam 29: Cancer and Hiv Infection

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People who take antiretroviral drugs are at greater risk of developing which condition?

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Fifty-eight-year-old Janet Englewood has been living with HIV for the past 15 years. Today she returns to her physician for a follow-up appointment. Janet is taking ritonavir. What instructions should she receive?

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Which cancer site may require tube feeding, TPN, or a fat- and lactose-restricted diet prescription?

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describes an abnormal mass of cells that is noncancerous
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tumor
lipodystrophy
benign
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describes an abnormal mass of cells that is noncancerous
tumor
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The result of ____, the first step in the progression of tumor development, is the formation of genetic mutations that alter gene expression and induce abnormal cell division.

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The drugs used during chemotherapy are known as ____.

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inflammation of the intestinal tissue caused by exposure to radiation
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cancer cachexia
buffalo hump
lipodystrophy
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inflammation of the intestinal tissue caused by exposure to radiation
cancer cachexia
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use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
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radiation therapy
radiation enteritis
lipodystrophy
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use of drugs to arrest or destroy cancer cells
radiation therapy
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Describe the possible effects of cancer surgeries on nutritional status in five different regions of the body.

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new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass with no function
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radiation therapy
cryptosporidiosis
buffalo hump
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new growth of tissue forming an abnormal mass with no function
radiation therapy
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Radiation enteritis is inflammation of the ____ cells.

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Which type of drug prevents HIV from entering the cells by binding to a viral protein needed for its entry?

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Larry has a family history of cancer and wants to decrease his chances of getting it. Which food item may decrease risk of prostate cancer?

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Cold foods should be kept at ____ oC  or lower.

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Daily intake of protein in cancer patients with cachexia should be ____ g/kg.

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What is an example of a drug classified as a CCR5 antagonist?

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the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck
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lipodystrophy
benign
opportunistic infections
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the accumulation of fatty tissue at the base of the neck
lipodystrophy
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What best describes the action of immune checkpoint inhibitors?

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Sixty-four-year-old Jeffery Thomson has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He has experienced a 20-pound weight loss in the past 2 months due to decreased appetite and difficulty eating. He will begin cancer treatment in a week and is visiting with the registered dietitian for nutrition counseling. Mr. Thomson begins ____. His doctor chooses this treatment because it is better able to target specific parts of the body.

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What is a cause of anorexia in patients with HIV infection?

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